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Avid country music fan and journalism student at Edinburgh Napier University
Album Reviews

Dean Maywood “Dean Maywood” (Independent, 2019)

June 28, 2019 Elise Kennedy 1
Dean Maywood is an Irish born singer-songwriter, who has played extensively live in both Ireland and the US.  This musical experience has influenced his musical journey with traces of bluegrass in his playing. His debut EP […]
Album Reviews

Jade Jackson “Wilderness” (ANTI-, 2019)

June 14, 2019 Elise Kennedy 0
Jade Jackson’s sophomore album ‘Wilderness’ is her first music release in two years. The twelve track album focuses heavily on self-discovery using country and folk rock to aid in her storytelling. The first single released from […]
Album Reviews

Greens “Greens” (Five Kill Records, 2019)

June 3, 2019 Elise Kennedy 0
Green’s self-titled debut EP falls right into the alt-country category with strong rock and electronic influences throughout the five tracks. Clearly influenced by the early ’70s folk on songs like ‘Virgo’ the same era’s rock sound play heavily […]
Album Reviews

Adam Carroll “Walked in them Shoes” (Gypsy Shuffler Records, 2019)

May 1, 2019 Elise Kennedy 0
“Walked in them Shoes” by Texas born Adam Carroll is a brilliantly written album first and foremost. The album is very reliant on its lyrics which is what arguably makes it a great piece of pure […]
Album Reviews

Travis Hayes “Sleepless” (Independent, 2019)

April 4, 2019 Elise Kennedy 0
Travis Hayes’ sophomore album ‘Sleepless’ is impressive from the first listen. From start to end this predominantly rock album is easy to listen on repeat as it is hard to find a weak link between the ten […]

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Icarus Phoenix “Choke” – and now I can barely speak

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Video Premiere: Izzie Walsh “I Need You More”

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Essentials: The Top 10 Samantha Crain Songs

Essentials
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Bird “Held Here Together”

Album Reviews
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Live Review: Joshua Ray Walker + Malin Pettersen, The Lower Third, London – 28th July 2026

Live Reviews
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Tracks

Icarus Phoenix “Choke” – and now I can barely speak

August 7, 2026 0
And to end the week on Tracks we have a new release from Icarus Phoenix, the Baltimore-based, Montana/Utah-rooted band led by Drew Danburry.  Choke is a song that Drew tells us “is about running away from […]
Videos

Video Premiere: Izzie Walsh “I Need You More”

August 7, 2026 0
Here is the moody new video from Manchester singer-songwriter Izzie Walsh. Full of unresolved musical and lyrical tension, I Need You More is an emotive, atmospheric song, featuring a powerful performance from Walsh. Opening with delicate finger-picked […]
Essentials

Essentials: The Top 10 Samantha Crain Songs

August 6, 2026 0
March, 2026, walking down Islington High Street in the rain, heading for the hallowed Union Chapel, the anticipation of seeing Samantha Crain live was palpable. Too many years had gone by since a summer night at […]

  • Icarus Phoenix “Choke” – and now I can barely speak
  • Video Premiere: Izzie Walsh “I Need You More”
  • Essentials: The Top 10 Samantha Crain Songs
  • Bird “Held Here Together”
  • Live Review: Joshua Ray Walker + Malin Pettersen, The Lower Third, London – 28th July 2026
  • Phil Odgers & John Kettle “The War is Over – The Songs of Phil Ochs Vol 2”
  • Freddy Trujillo takes flight with his fifth solo album
  • Railcard “Unstable Neighbour” – let’s get on, ok?
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Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0
Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]
Interviews

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0
American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]
Interviews

Interview: David Keenan on inspiration, optimism and telling stories

July 28, 2026 0
“Radiate a smile if we’re only here for a short while / no we don’t want to miss a day / cus there’s so much we must do,” sings David Keenan on Radiate a Smile, four […]

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Amy Rigby “Hang In There With Me”

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Corrosive and seductive in equal measure, Amy Rigby’s triumphant return is to be celebrated. Amy Rigby’s music comes from the DIY punk ethic of exploring your art through the everyday. Finding art in the rhythms of […]
Tracks

Amanda Cook “Ready For A Bluer Sky” – Summer come-along

April 3, 2023 0
‘Ready for a Bluer  Sky‘ is a light-sounding tale of coming to a decision – and it’s the old, old question “Should I stay or go? Am I all alone on a dead-end road.”  Yes, it […]
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Essentials: The Top 10 Josh Rouse songs

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Josh Rouse sits at the table marked mellow singer-songwriter. For many he is a hugely underrated songwriter with a knack for a melody; for others he is a bit anodyne but when he is tapped into […]

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